General Knowledge Quiz on Surya Kumar Yadav

This GK quiz features key questions on Surya Kumar Yadav’s cricket career, major milestones, and performance statistics. Known for his fearless and innovative batting, Surya Kumar Yadav represents the new generation of Indian cricketers who have transformed modern limited-overs cricket.

His journey highlights the importance of domestic cricket and franchise leagues in producing world-class talent. With consistency, fitness, and mental strength, he has become a vital player for Team India.

Designed for students, quiz enthusiasts, and cricket fans, this quiz offers quick, factual insights into the career and records of one of India’s most dynamic batters.

Q1. What is the full name of Surya Kumar Yadav?

A. Surya Prakash Yadav
B. Surya Kumar Singh
C. Surya Kumar Yadav
D. Surya Raj Yadav
✅ Answer: C

Q2. Surya Kumar Yadav was born on which date?

A. 10 September 1989
B. 14 September 1990
C. 12 August 1988
D. 1 October 1991
✅ Answer: B

Q3. Surya Kumar Yadav is popularly known by which nickname?

A. SKY
B. Sunny
C. SY
D. Star Boy
✅ Answer: A

Q4. Surya Kumar Yadav made his international debut in which format?

A. Test
B. ODI
C. T20I
D. IPL
✅ Answer: C

Q5. Against which team did Surya Kumar Yadav make his T20I debut?

A. Australia
B. England
C. Sri Lanka
D. West Indies
✅ Answer: B

Q6. Surya Kumar Yadav plays domestic cricket for which team?

A. Delhi
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Mumbai
D. Maharashtra
✅ Answer: C

Q7. In IPL, Surya Kumar Yadav is associated with which franchise (as of 2024)?

A. Chennai Super Kings
B. Royal Challengers Bangalore
C. Kolkata Knight Riders
D. Mumbai Indians
✅ Answer: D

Q8. Surya Kumar Yadav is best known for his performance in which format?

A. Test
B. ODI
C. T20I
D. First-class
✅ Answer: C

Q9. What is Surya Kumar Yadav’s batting style?

A. Right-hand bat
B. Left-hand bat
C. Switch hitter
D. Both-hand bat
✅ Answer: A

Q10. Surya Kumar Yadav won the ICC Men’s T20I Cricketer of the Year award in which year?

A. 2020
B. 2021
C. 2022
D. 2023
✅ Answer: C

Q11. Surya Kumar Yadav scored his maiden T20I century against which team?

A. England
B. Sri Lanka
C. New Zealand
D. South Africa
✅ Answer: D

Q12. What jersey number does Surya Kumar Yadav wear for India?

A. 45
B. 63
C. 77
D. 99
✅ Answer: B

Q13. Surya Kumar Yadav is known for playing shots in which area?

A. Straight drive
B. Cover drive
C. Square of the wicket
D. Only leg side
✅ Answer: C

Q14. In which city was Surya Kumar Yadav born?

A. Mumbai
B. Chennai
C. Kolkata
D. Patna
✅ Answer: A

Q15. Which former Indian captain strongly backed Surya Kumar Yadav early in his career?

A. MS Dhoni
B. Virat Kohli
C. Rohit Sharma
D. Sourav Ganguly
✅ Answer: C

Q16. Surya Kumar Yadav made his ODI debut in which year?

A. 2018
B. 2019
C. 2020
D. 2021
✅ Answer: D

Q17. Which IPL team did Surya Kumar Yadav play for before Mumbai Indians?

A. Rajasthan Royals
B. Sunrisers Hyderabad
C. Kolkata Knight Riders
D. Punjab Kings
✅ Answer: C

Q18. Surya Kumar Yadav is considered a specialist in which role?

A. Opening batter
B. Middle-order batter
C. All-rounder
D. Wicketkeeper
✅ Answer: B

Q19. Which shot is Surya Kumar Yadav especially famous for?

A. Scoop
B. Reverse sweep
C. Upper cut
D. Flick
✅ Answer: B

Q20. Surya Kumar Yadav became India’s No.1 T20I batter in ICC rankings in which year?

A. 2020
B. 2021
C. 2022
D. 2023
✅ Answer: C

Q21. Surya Kumar Yadav is known for his performance under which condition?

A. Only home matches
B. Only overseas matches
C. Pressure situations
D. Test matches
✅ Answer: C

Q22. What makes Surya Kumar Yadav’s batting unique?

A. Defensive technique
B. Innovative 360-degree shots
C. Slow strike rate
D. Only power-hitting
✅ Answer: B

Q23. Surya Kumar Yadav captained India in which format?

A. Test
B. ODI
C. T20I
D. All formats
✅ Answer: C

Q24. Which quality is most associated with Surya Kumar Yadav?

A. Patience
B. Aggression
C. Creativity
D. Bowling skills
✅ Answer: C

Q25. Surya Kumar Yadav’s success highlights the importance of which factor?

A. Luck
B. Foreign leagues
C. Domestic cricket performance
D. Age advantage
✅ Answer: C